OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

Oregon State Legislature sent this bulletin at 03/04/2020 11:59 AM PST

OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS. To assist you with your questions and concerns, below are information and resources for you. Stay healthy and informed my friends.

Oregon Health Authority is receiving regular updates from the CDC. Hospitals are preparing for High Impact Protocols to ensure hospital capacity is available should the need arise due to a rapid spread of Coronavirus, and emergency services are being instructed to follow Oregon Crisis Care Guidelines.

Oregon is taking steps to be prepare and prevent the spread of COVID-19: State, federal and local officials are working together to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Oregon. Health experts are:

Learning more about COVID-19 every day, including steps needed to prevent, treat and contain it.

Monitoring people who may have been exposed, making sure they are seen by health care providers and encouraging them to stay isolated from others.

Communicating information about COVID-19 to the public.

Coordinating with local and tribal public health officials, hospitals and health systems to prepare and identify needed supplies, equipment and facilities.

You can reduce your risk of getting COVID-19:

Consult travel advisories if you plan to travel outside of the US.

Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue and then throw the tissue in the trash.

Wash your hands often with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.

Clean and disinfect surfaces people often touch.

Take care of your health overall. Staying current on your vaccinations, including flu vaccine, eating well and exercising all help your body stay resilient.